CIDESCO Diploma in Aesthetics: Specialise in Skin, Not Everything Else
Not every beauty student wants to learn hair, body treatments, and makeup all at once. Some know exactly what they want to be good at — skin. The CIDESCO Diploma in Aesthetics at IICA is built for that student: a focused program that goes deep into skin science, facial treatments, and the machine-based therapies that separate a trained aesthetics specialist from a general beautician.
Where a broad beauty diploma gives you a taste of everything, this course spends its full duration on one thing — understanding skin, diagnosing what it needs, and treating it correctly and safely. And because it's examined under CIDESCO's international framework, the certification you walk away with is recognised well beyond the salon down the street.
Time Duration
6 Months
No. of modules
13 Modules
Eligibilty
10th pass students
Training
Live Session & Hands-on
Course Content
Orientation
- Introduction About Cidesco Class
- Introduction T0 Industry, Personal Health And Safety, Personal Hygiene
- Bacteriology And Sterilization
Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction And What Is Skin,
- Organisation Of
- Living System
- The Cells And Tissues
- The Integumentary System
- The Muscular System
- The Endocrine
- The Lymphatic
- The Urinary System
- The Circulatory
- The Reproductive System
- The Nervous
- The Immune System
- The Digestive System
- The Skeleton
- Layers Of Skin
- Types Of Skin ,
- Function Of Skin Metabolism
- Diet And Nutrition
- Bones And Muscles Of The Face & Body
Skin Disorder and Diseases
- Sebaceous Glands Disorder
- Pigmentation Disorder
- Contagious Diseases Acne
- Skin Analysis & Client Consultation
Cosmetic Chemistry
- Introduction To Cosmetics
- Ingrediants Used In Cosmetics
- Skin Ph
- Cleansers
- Toners
- Exfoliators
- Masks
- Sunscreen, & Mositurizers
Tinting, Tweezing And Waxing
- Eyebrow Tinting ( Theory , Demo & Practice)
- Eyelashes Tinting ( Theory , Demo & Practice)
- Eyebrow Tweezing ( Theory , Demo & Practice)
- Waxing – Honey + Bean Wax ( Theory , Demo & Practice)
Massage
- Massage Manipulation Techniques
- Face Cleansing Strokes ( Demo & Practice)
- Facial Massage Strokes ( Demo & Practice)
- Advance Mld Steps ( Demo & Practice)
Fundamental Of Electricity
- Physics (heat Therapy Uv Rays, Infrared)
- Electricity & Radiation, Ion Theory
- Magnifying Glass & Facial Steamer
- Brushing Unit
- Vaccum Suction
- Galvanic Machine
- High Frequency
- Face Ems
Facial Machine Practice
- Iontophoresis – Demo & Practice
- Disincrustation – Demo & Practice
- Direct High Frequency – Demo & Practice
- Indirect High Frequency – Demo & Practice
- Vaccume Suction – Demo & Practice
- Faradic – Demo & Practice
Hand & Feet
- Nail Structure
- Nail Diseases & Disorders
- Hand & Leg Anatomy
- Cutting , Filling , Buffing And Polish Application
- Manicure ( Demo & Practice )
- Pedicure ( Demo & Practice)
Makeup
- Day Self Makeup ( Demo & Practice)
Revision
- Theory
- Mcq
- Practical
Case Studies
- Case Studies
Exam
- Theory & Practical
Module 1: Orientation
- Introduction about cidesco class
- Introduction to industry, personal etheics
- Health and safety, personal hygiene
- Becteriology and sterilization
Module 3: Skin Disorder & Diseases
- Sebaceous Glands Disorder
- Pigmentation Disorder
- Contagious Diseases
- Acne
- Skin Analysis & Client Consultation
Module 5: Tinting, Tweezing And Waxing
- Eyebrow Tinting ( Theory , Demo & Practice)
- Eyelashes Tinting ( Theory , Demo & Practice)
- Eyebrow Tweezing ( Theory , Demo & Practice)
- Waxing – Honey + Bean Wax ( Theory , Demo & Practice)
Module 7: Fundamental Of Electricity
- Physics (heat Therapy Uv Rays, Infrared)
- Electricity & Radiation, Ion Theory
- Magnifying Glass & Facial Steamer
- Brushing Unit
- Vaccum Suction
- Galvanic Machine
- High Frequency
- Face Ems
Module 9: Hand & Feet
- Nail Structure
- Nail Diseases & Disorders
- Hand & Leg Anatomy
- Cutting , Filling , Buffing And Polish Application
- Manicure ( Demo & Practice )
- Pedicure ( Demo & Practice)
Module 11: Body Treatments And Machines
- Body Vaccume Suction
- Body Ems/ Farradic Machine
- Body Galvanic For Cellulite Treatment
- G5 Body Vibrator
Module 13: Makeup
- Day Self Makeup ( Demo & Practice)
Module 15: Case Studies
- Case Studies
Why Specialise in Aesthetics Instead of a General Beauty Diploma?
Most entry-level beauty certificates in India cover skincare as one chapter among many — a few weeks on facials sandwiched between hair and makeup modules. That’s fine if you want to be a generalist. It’s not enough if you want clients and employers to see you as a genuine skin specialist.
This diploma flips that ratio. The entire program is structured around skin: anatomy and physiology, skin disorders and analysis, cosmetic chemistry, and — critically — hands-on machine practice with the equipment real skin clinics and premium spas actually use. You’re not sampling aesthetics; you’re specialising in it.
Who This Course Is For
- 10th pass students who already know skincare, not hair or makeup, is where they want to build a career
- Beauty therapy students looking to add a focused, internationally recognised skin specialisation to a broader qualification
- Anyone targeting spa, wellness, or skin-clinic roles rather than a general salon career
Course Snapshot
- Duration: 6 Months
- Modules: 13 structured modules — from orientation and skin science through to electrotherapy machine practice, case studies, and final exam
- Eligibility: 10th pass students
- Training format: Live sessions with hands-on machine and facial practice, not classroom theory alone
What Sets a CIDESCO Aesthetics Diploma Apart
- Real machine-based training, not just product application. You’ll work hands-on with galvanic, high-frequency, vacuum suction, and EMS equipment — the same technology used in professional skin clinics — under supervision, not just watch a demonstration.
- Skin science depth most short courses skip. Skin disorders, pigmentation, sebaceous gland issues, and proper client consultation are treated as core curriculum, not an afterthought.
- International examination, not an in-house grade. Your final assessment follows CIDESCO’s global framework, which is what makes the qualification portable if you ever want to work outside India.
- A credential that reads as specialist, not generalist. When a spa or clinic is hiring specifically for a skin/facial role, “CIDESCO Diploma in Aesthetics” says something a general “beauty diploma” doesn’t.
Where This Diploma Can Take You
Graduates typically move into:
- Facial and skin therapist roles in spas, wellness resorts, and salons with a dedicated skincare menu
- Skin specialist positions in dermatology-adjacent clinics, working alongside — though not in place of — medical staff
- Spa and resort careers, including opportunities on cruise liners where skin-focused therapists are in demand
- Their own skin studio or facial-treatment practice, once they’ve built enough hands-on experience
- A stepping stone into further specialisation — many graduates go on to add advanced or medical-aesthetic training once this foundation is in place
Why Train at IICA
- CIDESCO-accredited curriculum with the international examination standard behind it, not a locally modified syllabus
- Genuine hands-on machine practice, not just theory followed by a one-day demo
- Trainers with real clinic and spa experience, not only classroom teaching backgrounds
- Four accessible centres — Bhopal, Indore, Silchar, and Shillong — bringing internationally recognised skin-therapy training within reach without relocating to a metro
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you want to ask?
No. The course teaches skin anatomy and physiology from the fundamentals, so you don't need a prior science or biology background — just a genuine interest in skincare.
This is the CIDESCO-accredited route — internationally examined and recognised beyond India. IICA's other skin and aesthetic programs are separate, India-focused qualifications; your counsellor can help you compare them against your specific career goals.
Yes. The course includes dedicated machine-practice modules — galvanic, high-frequency, vacuum suction, EMS — where you train hands-on, not just observe.
Most graduates move into facial/skin therapist roles in spas, wellness centres, and salons, with some progressing into skin-clinic support roles or their own skin studio.
The CIDESCO Diploma in Aesthetics is available at IICA Bhopal, Indore, Silchar, and Shillong.